‘Viagra For Women’ gets a push for F.D.A. approval. See the New York Times. Cartoonist Rebecca Roher creates a comic highlighting the unappreciated beauty of ‘mom bods.’ See the Huffington Post. Maine shuts down anti-choice TRAP (Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers) Bill…. Read More ›
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Elle Australia challenges breastfeeding stigma by featuring a nursing model on its cover. See NY Daily News. London Kiki Chanel’s killer is charged with murder. See Advocate. Business Insider reports on Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov trying to keep women off social media to prevent… Read More ›
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The Grammys address domestic violence with a PSA from President Obama. See USA Today. After President Obama’s PSA on domestic violence, the Grammys welcomed Brooke Axtell who delivered a poem about her experience with abuse. See Mic. Are activist investors… Read More ›
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Mic proves that Katy Perry’s Superbowl performance is not enough to fix the NFL’s long-standing issues with domestic violence. A new tumblr, ‘Saved by the bell hooks,’ combines feminist knowledge with the 90s TV show. See the Huffington Post. The Nepalese… Read More ›
Christine Quinn Sets the Record Straight on Why We Need A Women’s Equality Party
Christine Quinn, former speaker of the New York City Council and current spokeswoman for the Woman’s Equality Party (WEP), chatted with sherights about the need for a political party focused on women’s rights, Election Day and much more. Read on! Why… Read More ›
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A waitress donated Rush Limbaugh’s generous tip to an abortion fund. See Gawker. The United Arab Emirates confirmed rumors that its first female fighter pilot flew as part of the U.S.-led mission to strike targets in Syria. See Think Progress…. Read More ›
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According to The Guardian, 2014 proves to be a key year for women’s rights and gender equality. Women Under Siege Project explains how rape is used as a weapon of war in Bosnia. West Virginia considers passing workplace protections for… Read More ›
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Progress in obtaining justice for abused women in Afghanistan has stalled. See New York Times. Human Rights Campaign released its 2014 Corporate Equality Index. Morocco’s Islamist-led government is under fire for excluding women from drafting a proposed legislation to combat violence… Read More ›
So What Are Human Rights, Exactly?
I love all-things HR (that’s Human Rights, not Human Resources), so let me be the first to wish you a happy Human Rights Day! Today, we bring attention to human rights abuses, while raising awareness of human rights proclamations and… Read More ›
Intern with sherights!
CALLING ALL FEMINISTS! We are seeking an intern skilled in social media and WordPress to join our team for 3-6 months. All work can be performed virtually — perfect for someone seeking flexibility! RESPONSIBILITIES: Help manage and grow social media… Read More ›